by Nathan Scott | Feb 13, 2017 | Buying
The Triangle’s real estate market has made tremendous strides over the past decade, making it a great time sell a home. However, retaining a property and renting it out to tenants can be as sound of an investment as selling. If you decided to rent your home and become...
by Tammy McGee | Feb 6, 2017 | Buying
Buyers occasionally ask me, “Is a home inspection really necessary?” Some have even argued that inspections are expensive and they see it as an area that they can cut out to save money. I always insist on a home inspection and explain to my buyers that the cost of an...
by Brad Dinkel | Jan 17, 2017 | Buying
Let’s face it: Millennials are not buying homes. The largest generation in US history is about to transition into their prime spending years, but 93% are choosing to rent instead of buy. It’s not like we can blame them, with Millennials facing lower employment levels,...
by Tony Lucarini | Dec 12, 2016 | Buying, Housing Trends, Renovation
One of the most overlooked costs of buying a home off the beaten path is private road maintenance. These roads are not to be confused with driveways. Instead, they are constructed and maintained by the homeowners along the stretch when there are no city or state roads...
by Ivett Pruner | Nov 28, 2016 | Buying, Housing Trends
Whether your children have flown the nest or you are ready to lower your bills and headaches, you have decided that downsizing is the best move for you. I find that unless you have clear steps to achieve your goals, you may find the process stressful and hectic. If...
by Jean Stevens | Nov 21, 2016 | Buying, Housing Trends
What happens when you start to feel like you’re aging out of your community? You no longer want to be surrounded by families pushing strollers and kids riding bikes. Instead, you want to be surrounded by people your age, with similar interests and community visions....
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